Dina Mendros

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October 28, 2021

State Sen. Bailey celebrates funding for study of Saco Bay Erosion Mitigation Technology

AUGUSTA — Twenty thousand dollars in funds have been secured to pay for a study of whether an innovative technology known as wave attenuation devices can mitigate the ongoing erosion of Saco Bay as a result of the Camp Ellis Jetty. The devices are hollow with holes that divert the wave energy that causes erosion […]
Published
October 28, 2021

Holy Hours in Saco set for National Vocation Awareness Week

SACO — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will join with Catholics around the country in celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week on Nov. 7-13. Fr. Gregory Dube, director of vocations and seminarians for the diocese, will preside at Holy Hours in Saco to pray for those discerning a vocation to ordained ministry and consecrated life […]
Published
October 28, 2021

Talking turkey in Saco

Not that long ago, I called the woods of Lyman home. Back then, seeing wild turkeys out in my yard or walking down the dirt road was a common occurrence. But never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that they (or some of their kin) would follow me to Saco when I moved […]
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October 28, 2021

Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 24-30. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The goal is to encourage organized, local community events, and empower families and […]
Published
October 25, 2021

Obituary: Aline P. Alley

GORHAM — A loving mother of three, Aline P. Alley, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 85 on Oct. 19, 2021. Aline was born June 1, 1936, in Biddeford, Maine. Professionally she is remembered as the proprietor of Joline’s Deli in Kennebunkport, where she spent many memorable years managing […]
Published
October 25, 2021

Obituary: Maxine Beatrice Chappell

EAST WATERBORO — Maxine Beatrice Chappell, 84, of Kennebunk, former longtime resident of East Waterboro, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20,2021 at her residence following a period living with Alzheimer’s disease. Maxine was born May 22,1937 in Kennebunk, the daughter of Roland E. and Daisy Rouleau McDonald, and is a graduate of Biddeford High School, class of […]
Published
October 25, 2021

Letters to the editor, Oct. 28

Thanks to Sen. Collins for securing job training funds To the editor: It was recently announced by Senator Susan Collins’ office that she was able to secure $4.6 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor Appropriations bill to support training for jobs in heritage Maine industries like logging, seafood manufacturing, agriculture and wind […]
Published
October 25, 2021

Letters to the editor, Oct. 29

Track and turf: Real need, but wrong price Even though I am fully convinced that the track and artificial turf field at the High School need to be replaced, I am voting NO on the $1.9 million bond issue for the project. Why? Because the School Department’s own calculation strongly suggests that that price is […]
Published
October 25, 2021

Things to do, Oct. 29

The Scarborough Kiwanis Club Oct. 29 The Scarborough Kiwanis Club will hold its luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 29. the lunch speaker will be Amy Turgeon-Sevigny, one of the founders of The Sisters Wish. The mission of The Sisters Wish is to provide wishes to improve the quality of life for terminally ill or chronically ill […]
Published
October 22, 2021

Obituary: Aline P. Alley

GORHAM — A loving mother of three, Aline P. Alley, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 85 on Oct. 19, 2021. Aline was born June 1, 1936, in Biddeford, Maine. Professionally, she is remembered as the proprietor of Joline’s Deli in Kennebunkport, where she spent many memorable years managing […]

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